neuro cancers

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Most common adult primary brain tumor. Grave prognosis (<1 year life expectancy) Found in both hemispheres because it can cross the corpus callosum (like a butterfly-butterfly glioma). Stains positive for GFAP (astrocyte marker)

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Second most common adult primary brain tumor. Often occurs in convexities of hemispheres and parasagittal region. Arises from arachnoid cells external to brain. Resectable.